The waterers
The Waterers is a community centered campaign dedicated to informing the public on watersheds and waterways through a collection of shared stories on our relationships with water. The project is embedded in the idea that knowledge and history flows from one generation to another like water flows through rivers, and skies and beneath the ground - to places that nourish growth and understanding.
In 2024 & 2025, In Progress is working with the following communities:
Crookston
East Grand Forks
Leech lake Reservation
Saint Paul
Red Lake
Saint Paul
The Waterers Project Team is
The stories gathered to date have been extraordinary and reflective of each communities unique relationships between generations.
To view developing artwork, please go to our WATERERS EXHIBIT PAGE.
For more information you may also send us an email at info@in-progress.org
The Waterers represents an important and ongoing partnership with the Capitol Region Watershed District. CRWD’s mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District and Mississippi River.
We would also like to acknowledge the following for their support in replicating the model for The Waterers to other partner communities in the state and for supporting mentorship, production resources and studio access so projects like The Waterers can form and grow:
The Minnesota Humanities Center, The McKnight Foundation, The Metropolitan Regrional Arts Council, The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, The FR Bigelow Foundation, and the Minnesota State Arts Board.
